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Anglesite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39
3.71
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Anglesite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Gaspeite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Anglesite and Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Anglesite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.